Vacature
Technical Specialist Weight and Hydrostatics

We are looking for a Technical Specialist Weight Control & Hydrostatics to support naval shipbuilding projects in Vlissingen. You will monitor vessel weights, perform hydrostatic and stability calculations, and work with engineering teams throughout design, production and commissioning.

Job description

• Provide technical advice on weight control, hydrostatics and stability during ship design and construction.
• Prepare and review weight management plans, calculations, technical specifications and validation documents.
• Calculate and monitor the weight of ship systems throughout the project.
• Develop hydrostatic models and perform intact and damage stability calculations.
• Support design reviews and help teams identify weight and stability issues early.
• Work with engineers, clients, classification societies, suppliers and shipyards.
• Support verification and validation activities, including inclining tests.
• Ensure work meets project requirements for quality, planning and safety.
• Contribute to improvements in engineering methods and tools.

• Technical MBO+ qualification, combined with relevant engineering or shipbuilding experience.
• Good theoretical knowledge of hydrostatics, including intact and damage stability and longitudinal strength.
• Good understanding of ship design and ship systems
• Experience working with project teams and other technical stakeholders.
• Experience in complex engineering projects; knowledge of naval vessels or offshore installations is an advantage.
• Professional command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience with PDM systems, stability software such as PIAS or basic programming is an advantage. Willingness to travel internationally when needed.
• EU citizenship required due to the nature of naval defence projects.